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Cruelty and Civilization: Roman Games Book

Classical history. Examines the spectacles of ancient Rome and what they reveal about the Roman mentality.Read More

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  • Blackwell

    This book provides an exciting history of gladiators, chariot-racing and other games as well as an investigation of their function and significance within society. It is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the Romans' violent form of...

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    Roland Auguet examines the Roman taste for blood and considers what the games, that strange combination of Cruelty and Civilization, reveal about the Roman mentality. He shows how the great spectacles became a part of city life - they were awaited with impatience, everyone discussed them, some applauded the action in the arena, while others booed frantically.
    This book provides an exciting history of gladiators, chariot racing and other games as well as an investigation of their function and significance within society. It is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the Romans' violent form of entertainment.

  • 041510453X
  • 9780415104531
  • Roland Auguet
  • 10 March 1994
  • Routledge
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 246
  • 1
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